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Anyone examined one of these yet? Apparently the Army has a new tropical uniform as well, with some design changes such as no breast pockets (?!).

Other than a lighter weight material, have the Marines made any design changes to the uniform?

 

CB

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What source are you citing? I have not heard anything of this.

The Marine Corps Times. It has an article on them, but no specific details. Apparently an order has been placed for some 2500 uniforms to start out with.

 

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Well, with regard to this matter, I have said it before and will say it again; unfortunately another waste of taxpayer money. With each service sporting their own cammies and now another sub variation. While it may be of interest to collectors such as us, just how necessary is this?

The uniform provided should put personal protection, wear and utility before comfort. The current issue meets all criteria, including comfort if you have ever worn them.

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Ah so like the DPM tropical uniform.

One of thre best destined tropical uniforms ever........but they did it in the mid 1970s.

Yeah, those UK military uniforms are pretty sweet. The desert DPM and MTP uniforms are really nice and functional.

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Well, with regard to this matter, I have said it before and will say it again; unfortunately another waste of taxpayer money. With each service sporting their own cammies and now another sub variation. While it may be of interest to collectors such as us, just how necessary is this?

The uniform provided should put personal protection, wear and utility before comfort. The current issue meets all criteria, including comfort if you have ever worn them.

CB

Good morning. I'm not wanting to be argumentative but I'm not quite understanding your point or logic. Wouldn't / shouldn't uniforms be environmentally suitable as well as what you mention in regards to personal protection and wear? Can't we have all of the above as well as comfort? We all realize boots that are appropriate for the mountains of Afghanistan in winter aren't the boots to be wearing in a jungle/tropical environment. The same could be said about uniforms. We do need to get back to a DoD wide camouflage pattern(s) amongst the services but I agree that would be of as much interest to collectors. Thanks and enjoy your day.

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I think the only real advantage with these new tropical issue uniforms is that they dry faster. Comfort in the field would be more imaginary than real compared to the standard issue. When burdened with a load of equipment and in a steaming tropical environment you will be just as hot and sweaty, no matter what you are wearing. I found this out on some tough hikes in the Philippines exploring ww2 battlefields, and actually switched to wearing heavy HBT coveralls, leather boots and face covering for protection from vegetation, bugs and the sun.

Will remain in doubt regarding the real value to the soldier and taxpayer.

 

CB

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I hate to mention it, but the problem of the entire US military's physical weight problem may be "weighing" in on these light tropical uniforms.

 

CB

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The US military used a specialized jungle/tropical uniform throughout a large portion of the Vietnam War, when the standard issue uniform was the cotton sateen OG-107 shirt/pants. Worked pretty well back then, and I dont hear many complaints about that decision.

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I hate to mention it, but the problem of the entire US military's physical weight problem may be "weighing" in on these light tropical uniforms.

 

CB

 

 

Most of the 5 eyes countries and in particular their SOF/SOCOM units either have used or currently use a tropical combat uniform of some description now or are actively working towards a solution.

 

There are some uniform fabrics on the market that are breathable, have excellent transfer moisture, anti microbial and anti odor treatments and dry faster which all aids in comfort and reducing heat stress and are 1/2 - 3/4 of the weight of anything on the market currently.

 

Having a specialist uniform for hot environments benefits the user in order for them to do their job better and that far outweighs the effort/cost implications.

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